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Before adding a new SSH key to your GitHub account, you should have:
After adding a new SSH key to your GitHub account, you can reconfigure any local repositories to use SSH. For more information, see "Switching remote URLs from HTTPS to SSH."
Note: DSA keys (SSH-DSS) are no longer supported. Existing keys will continue to function, but you cannot add new DSA keys to your GitHub account.
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Copy the SSH key to your clipboard.
If your SSH key file has a different name than the example code, modify the filename to match your current setup. When copying your key, don't add any newlines or whitespace.
$ pbcopy < ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub # Copies the contents of the id_rsa.pub file to your clipboardTip: If
pbcopyisn't working, you can locate the hidden.sshfolder, open the file in your favorite text editor, and copy it to your clipboard. -
In the upper-right corner of any page, click your profile photo, then click Settings.
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In the user settings sidebar, click SSH and GPG keys.
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Click New SSH key or Add SSH key.
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In the "Title" field, add a descriptive label for the new key. For example, if you're using a personal Mac, you might call this key "Personal MacBook Air".
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Paste your key into the "Key" field.
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Click Add SSH key.
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If prompted, confirm your GitHub password.
